Guadalupe County Jail Bookings | Recent Intake Records

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Guadalupe County, Texas · Recent intake, jail records, custody and bond

See a Guadalupe County Intake Move From Booking to the Public Jail Record

If the arrest was recent, start with the Guadalupe County jail record—not a general background-check website. Search the person by name or booking number, narrow the booking dates, and open the matching intake record.

Before you call anyone, save the booking number, booked name, date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, charges and bond information. Those details make every next step easier, whether you are checking release, arranging a visit, posting bond or finding the court case.

Search official jail records Open Adult Detention information Booking not showing?
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate arrest date Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
GUADALUPE INTAKE TRACK RECENT BOOKING
01 ARRIVAL ARREST REPORT
◎ IDENTITY FINGERPRINTS
▣ BOOKING PHOTO + RECORD
⚖ MAGISTRATE CHARGE + BAIL
BOOK #
NAME + DOB
PUBLIC JAIL RECORD
INTAKE RECORD LOCATED
A booking is not a conviction. A jail intake record shows an arrest or detention event and information associated with that event. It does not establish guilt and may not show the final charge or court outcome.
Official jail

Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center in Seguin.

Facility size

The county currently describes it as a 598-bed facility.

Jail records

830-303-6342 ext. 2239.

Bond information

830-303-6342.

Official review

Procedures checked August 24, 2026.

Start here

Use the booking record for the question it actually answers

RECENT INTAKE Was the person booked?

Use Jail Records to find the booking number, booked date, arresting agency, charges and release information.

CURRENT CUSTODY Are they still there?

Check whether a release date appears, then call Jail Records when the online result is unclear or changing.

BOND / RELEASE What must happen next?

Review every charge and bond entry, then verify the current bond status with the detention center before paying.

COURT OUTCOME What happened to the charge?

Move from the booking record into the county judicial system and locate the actual criminal case.

Fastest sequence: find the booking → save the booking number → verify custody and bond → identify the arresting agency → search the criminal court record.

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Primary search intent

How to search Guadalupe County recent jail bookings

The Guadalupe County Sheriff links its public jailing information to the county’s Tyler Technologies Records Inquiry system. The portal includes a dedicated Jail Records search.
Open Guadalupe County Records Inquiry Start from the official public-access portal linked by the Sheriff. Open Guadalupe County Records Inquiry
Select Jail Records Do not begin with the general civil or court-record search when you are trying to confirm a new intake.
Search by Defendant when you know the person’s name Enter the last and first name as accurately as possible.
Add the date of birth This is one of the best ways to reduce same-name results.
Set a booking-date range For a new arrest, keep the range tight. If nothing appears, widen it by a day or two in case your expected arrest date differs from the actual booking date.
Use Booking Number when you already have it A booking number identifies a particular jail intake and is more precise than a broad name search.
Use the release-date filter for a person who may already be out A recently released person may no longer be obvious when you are thinking only in terms of current custody.
Open the booking-number hyperlink The detail page is where you should review the full intake rather than relying only on the abbreviated search-result row.
Save the arresting agency This tells you which law-enforcement office likely owns the arrest or incident narrative.
Save every charge and bond entry One booking can contain more than one charge. Do not assume one bond amount clears all matters.
Portal-layout note: Tyler public-access screens can change labels or placement after software updates. If a direct Jail Records screen does not open as expected, return to the portal home page and select the Jail Records category there.
What happens after arrest

Why a new intake may take time to appear

Guadalupe County describes booking as a process rather than one instant database entry. That matters when a family member was arrested recently and you cannot find them online yet.

The prisoner arrives at the detention facility The intake process begins after law enforcement brings the person to the jail.
The person is searched Jail staff complete intake and security procedures.
The arrest report is completed Booking information is connected to the arrest paperwork supplied during intake.
Fingerprints and a photograph are taken These are part of Guadalupe County’s stated booking procedure.
The person waits for magistration After processing, the prisoner is placed in a holding cell pending presentation to a magistrate.
The magistrate advises the person of rights and charges Bail may also be set during this stage.
There is no reliable “X-minute” publication promise. The Sheriff says processing depends on how many prisoners are being handled, the person’s cooperation or intoxication, and the magistrate’s schedule. Do not invent an expected booking time from a third-party website.
Booking record decoder

Understand the fields before you act on them

What a Guadalupe County booking field tells you—and what it does not
Field Useful for Do not assume Next move
Booking number Identifying one specific jail intake. It identifies every prior or future arrest for that person. Save it for calls, records requests and court matching.
Booked name Finding the person in jail systems and inmate services. A similar name means it is the person you know. Match DOB and booking details.
Date of birth Separating same-name results. DOB alone confirms identity. Match booking number and known arrest date.
Booking date Identifying when the jail intake occurred. It is the exact offense time. Compare with the arrest report.
Release date Showing that the displayed jail stay ended. The criminal case was dismissed. Search the criminal court case.
Arresting agency Identifying who likely created the arrest or incident report. The jail created the underlying police narrative. Request the report from that agency.
Charge Understanding the allegation recorded with the intake. It is the final filed charge or a conviction. Verify the court case.
Complaint / case information Connecting jail data with court or agency records. Every number belongs to the same records system. Note the label next to the number before searching elsewhere.
Bond amount / type Understanding the current release condition associated with a charge. Paying one entry guarantees release. Call the jail and verify all charges and holds.
Booking photo Additional visual identity context when publicly displayed. A photo proves guilt. Use DOB and booking number as the primary identity checks.
Minimum identity check: before sending money, contacting a bond company or publishing an accusation, match at least two strong identifiers such as date of birth plus booking number or booking date.
No-result troubleshooting

What to do when the recent booking is missing

Arrest happened only recently The person may still be going through search, identification, fingerprints, photography or other intake steps.
Name may be entered differently Try the legal surname, maiden name, hyphenated form, suffix or another spelling.
The booking date may differ from the arrest date Expand the booking-date range rather than searching only one calendar day.
The person may already be released Include a release-date range and search the court record.
The person may have been booked in another county Search the county where the detention facility is located, not simply the city where you expected the arrest to happen.
The event may not have involved county-jail intake A citation or other release process can create a court matter without the type of jail stay you expected.
The record may be restricted Juvenile, expunged or otherwise confidential information may not be publicly displayed.
The portal may be unavailable Call Jail Records instead of repeatedly using unofficial inmate websites.
Useful jail-record call script
I am trying to confirm a recent booking for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have happened on [date] through [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, has a booking or SO number, is currently in custody, has been released, or was transferred?
Jail Records: 830-303-6342 ext. 2239
24-hour Sheriff line: 830-379-1224
After you find the booking

Confirm custody before driving, paying or mailing anything

Confirm the exact booked name
Save the booking number
Save the inmate SO number when available
Check whether a release date is displayed
Read every charge entry
Read every bond entry
Confirm the facility before visiting
Confirm the person has not transferred
Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Jail Records: 830-303-6342 ext. 2239
Visitation: 830-303-6342 ext. 2270
Bail and release

Do not call a bond company until you know every charge

Guadalupe County explains three common bond types: cash bond, surety bond and personal bond. The type and amount depend on the court and the magistrate’s order.

Cash bond

The accused posts the amount required by the court as security for appearing in court.

Surety bond

A licensed bail bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the defendant.

Personal bond

The defendant may be released without posting the full dollar amount, subject to the court’s conditions.

More than one case

A separate charge, warrant or hold may still prevent release even when another bond is satisfied.

Write down every booking charge Do not ask only about the first line in the record.
Call for current bond information Use 830-303-6342 before paying.
Ask whether any hold or additional cause prevents release Make the jail confirm the whole custody picture.
If using a commercial bondsman, confirm licensing Guadalupe County is a Bail Bond Board county. The Sheriff says licensed bonding companies must be used and an approved list is available at the Sheriff’s Office.
Do not ask jail staff to recommend a company Sheriff employees state that they cannot select or contact a bail bondsman for you.
Keep the written bond agreement and receipt Save the defendant name, booking number, case number, amount, fee and collateral terms.
Clerk verification numbers published by the detention center: District Clerk 830-303-4188 ext. 1518 and County Clerk 830-303-4188 ext. 1515 are listed by the jail for clarification of bond procedures. Current direct criminal-department numbers are also provided later on this page.
Visitation

Check the inmate’s last name before leaving for the jail

Current Guadalupe County Adult Detention visitation schedule
Inmate group Visit days Published hours
Male, last name A–L Friday and Sunday 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Male, last name M–Z Saturday and Monday 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Female, last name A–L Friday and Sunday 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Female, last name M–Z Saturday and Monday 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Each inmate may receive two visits per week, limited to 30 minutes per visit. The county specifically says the two visits cannot be combined into one 60-minute visit.

Before entering the visitation area

Bring valid photo identification
Current driver license is accepted
Military ID or passport is accepted
Government-issued picture ID may be accepted
Only identification and keys may be brought inside
Leave phone, purse, bag, food and drink outside
Conservative dress is required
Children 16 or younger must be accompanied by an approved responsible adult
Visitor sign-up begins 15 minutes before visiting hours and continues until 45 minutes before the end of the visiting period.
Travelling more than 100 miles? The Shift Commander may approve a special visit for verified immediate family travelling more than a 100-mile radius from Seguin. Proof of relationship may be required.
Visitation questions: 830-303-6342 ext. 2270
Parking: the official detention page does not publish a reserved visitor-parking fee or reservation system. Because visitors are allowed to take only identification and keys inside, secure other belongings before entering and call the visitation extension if you need current entrance or parking instructions.
Mail changed to digital delivery

Do not send ordinary personal mail to the jail street address

Personal and legal mail use different addresses. This is one of the easiest Guadalupe County jail mistakes to make.

Ordinary personal mail

Incoming non-privileged mail is sent to the county’s vendor, scanned, reviewed by facility staff and delivered digitally on the inmate tablet system.

Address:
[Inmate’s full booked name]
SO# [number]
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

The envelope must include the sender’s full name and complete return address.

Privileged / legal mail

Mail from attorneys, courts and other listed privileged correspondents is handled under separate rules and is sent directly to the facility.

Address:
Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Privileged mail is inspected for contraband in the inmate’s presence under the county’s published procedure.

What the personal-mail envelope needs

Exact full name used during booking
The inmate’s SO number
Sender’s full legal name
Complete sender return address

Items the jail specifically warns against

No stickers or glitter

Mail containing prohibited material can be rejected and returned.

No lipstick or perfume

The county also prohibits bodily fluids and similar substances.

No physical inmate photos

Photos sent through the vendor are scanned and delivered digitally; the facility does not print them.

Newspapers must come by subscription. Books and magazines must be ordered and mailed directly from publishers to the detention center street address.
Mail-vendor delivery support published by Guadalupe County: info@textbehind.com
Calls and inmate funds

Know when calls can come through—and what disconnects them

Phone access

Guadalupe County does not accept incoming telephone calls or messages for inmates.

Inmate phones are available in living units from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Each outgoing call is limited to 20 minutes.

Monitoring

The detention center states that inmate calls are monitored and recorded.

Do not discuss confidential defence strategy on an ordinary jail call.

Avoid an unnecessary phone disconnect

Do not attempt a three-way call
Do not transfer the call
Do not place the inmate on hold
Do not answer call waiting
Avoid pressing touch-tone buttons
Long pauses may trigger disconnection
GTL / AdvancePay number published by the jail: 866-230-7761
Other GTL billing questions: 877-650-4249

Add money to the inmate account

The official Adult Detention page links TouchPay for inmate-account funding. Confirm the person’s booked name and SO number before submitting a payment.

Open TouchPay Open GTL
Money mistake to avoid: never use only a name from a social-media post or unofficial mugshot page. Verify the current booking and SO number with the jail first.
Personal property

How property pickup works after a Guadalupe County booking

The inmate must complete a property-release form The form identifies the person authorised to receive the property.
The named recipient must bring state-issued identification Property will not simply be handed to an unidentified family member.
Use the weekday pickup window The county publishes property pickup from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.
Do not wait after a transfer When an inmate transfers and cannot take property, unclaimed property may be destroyed or donated after 30 days if arrangements are not made.
Court clothes: the jail says an inmate may receive court clothing only when going to a jury trial.
Arrest reports and public records

The jail booking and the police report are different records

The booking page tells you who was processed into the jail. The arresting agency’s report usually explains the incident or probable-cause narrative.

First look at the “arresting agency” field. That one field can prevent you from sending an open-records request to the wrong government office.

If the Guadalupe County Sheriff made the arrest

Make the request in writing Use the Sheriff’s open-records form or email.
Include enough identifying information Add the full name, DOB, incident date, approximate time, location, booking number and report number when known.
Email the Sheriff’s designated address so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov
Watch for a fee notice The office contacts the requester when payment is required before release.
Common GCSO public-record charges currently published
Request Published fee
Copy of report $5 each; $0.10 per page after 10 pages
Copy of recording $75
Research / assembling information $25 per hour
The Sheriff states that an open-record request can take up to 10 business days to process. Fees and legal withholding issues can affect a particular request.
Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
2617 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 830-379-1224
Email: so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov
Open Sheriff records instructions

If another police department made the arrest

Two common local arresting-agency records routes
Agency Records contact Useful detail
Seguin Police Department 350 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin · Records 830-401-2350 Written requests should identify the requester, report type, incident date, case number when known and involved persons.
Schertz Police Department 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 6 · 210-619-1200 The Records Section handles adult and juvenile incident, offense and arrest reports.
If the jail record names a different agency, use that agency’s current official records page rather than assuming the Sheriff owns the report.

Vehicle crash report?

The Sheriff directs crash-report requesters to the Texas Department of Transportation Crash Records Information System rather than assuming the collision report is available through ordinary GCSO open records.
Booking to court

Find out what happened after the jail intake

Do not use the jail charge as the final legal result. Prosecutor review, court filing, dismissal, plea, deferred adjudication, trial or another disposition can change the picture after booking.
Return to Guadalupe County Records Inquiry Open the judicial-record portal
Choose the Criminal Case Search Use the criminal area rather than the jail-record category.
Search the case or defendant Use any complaint or case information you saved from the booking record.
Match the name and offense carefully Confirm that the court matter logically follows the same arrest.
Read the case status and events Look beyond an “open” or “closed” label and locate the actual disposition when available.
Request an official copy when proof matters The Clerk offices provide certified-copy options for eligible court records.

Which Clerk handles the criminal record?

County Clerk

Handles County Court records including misdemeanor criminal matters.

211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Court Records: 830-303-8861
Email: cccourts@guadalupetx.gov

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

County Clerk

District Clerk

Maintains District Court records, including district criminal matters.

211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Criminal / Collections: 830-303-8875
Email: dccourts@guadalupetx.gov

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

District Clerk
Best document for an old booking: when you need to prove what happened, obtain the final court disposition rather than relying on an old jail screenshot.
Legal and victim help

What to do when the booking becomes a court case

Need appointed counsel?

Guadalupe County uses a court-appointed counsel system under its indigent-defense plan.

The accused should tell the magistrate or assigned court that they cannot afford an attorney and ask how to complete the financial-eligibility process.

Need a private lawyer?

Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer-referral resources and verify the lawyer’s licence status before paying.

State Bar referral service
Crime victim assistance

The Guadalupe County Attorney’s office lists victim-assistance coordinators for felony and misdemeanor matters.

County Attorney: 830-303-6130

Guadalupe County Attorney
211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 830-303-6130
Custody-status notifications: Guadalupe County directs victims and families to Texas IVSS Counties for major custody-status notifications. Open IVSS Counties
After county custody

Use another database only when the person has moved beyond the county jail

Texas DPS criminal history

Use DPS when you need a broader statewide public criminal-history search rather than one Guadalupe County booking.

Texas DPS Criminal History Search

Texas state prison

Use TDCJ after a person enters Texas prison custody. It is not the best first search for a fresh Guadalupe County arrest.

TDCJ Inmate Information

Old booking that should be cleared?

Guadalupe County’s District Clerk publishes a local expunction-information page identifying county and state agencies commonly involved in an expunction. Eligibility is not automatic and depends on the exact arrest and disposition.
Read Guadalupe County expunction information TexasLawHelp expunction guidance
Local contacts

Numbers worth saving before you call

Adult Detention Center
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Main / Bond information: 830-303-6342

Jail Records / Background Checks

830-303-6342 ext. 2239

Visitation

830-303-6342 ext. 2270

Chaplain Service

830-303-6342 ext. 2240

Sheriff’s Office
2617 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

24-hour: 830-379-1224
Metro: 830-303-5241

Sheriff Open Records

so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov

Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

County Clerk Court Records

830-303-8861
cccourts@guadalupetx.gov

District Clerk Criminal

830-303-8875
dccourts@guadalupetx.gov

County Attorney

830-303-6130

Prosecution and victim-assistance office.

Guadalupe County Main Operator

830-303-4188

Map to Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center

Map to the Guadalupe County Justice Center

Before driving: recheck custody, visitation eligibility, current office hours and the correct entrance. A recently booked person can be released, moved to court or transferred after you first view the record.
Useful local shortcuts

Five mistakes that create most of the confusion

Searching only “current inmates”

A recently released person may still have a booking record. Use booking and release dates.

Calling the Sheriff for a city police narrative

Read the arresting-agency field and request the report from the agency that created it.

Using a name without DOB

Same-name results are common enough that you should verify another identifier.

Mailing personal letters to 2615 N. Guadalupe

Ordinary personal mail is routed through the digital-mail vendor; 2615 is used for privileged mail and approved publisher material.

Thinking release means dismissal

Release ends jail custody. Only the court record tells you what happened to the criminal case.

Paying before verifying the booking

Confirm the booked name, SO number and all charges before using TouchPay or a bond company.

10 booking questions

Guadalupe County jail booking questions answered

How do I find recent Guadalupe County jail bookings?

Open the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal linked by the Sheriff’s Office and choose Jail Records. Search by defendant or booking number. Add the person’s date of birth and a booking-date range when available. Open the booking-number link in the results and compare the name, date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bond information and release date.

Why is a new Guadalupe County arrest not showing in the jail search yet?

A person may still be going through intake. Guadalupe County says booking includes a search, completion of the arrest report, fingerprinting and photographing before the prisoner is placed in a holding cell pending magistration. Processing time varies with the number of prisoners, the person’s condition and the magistrate’s schedule. If the record remains missing, call Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239.

Can I search Guadalupe County bookings by booking number?

Yes. The Guadalupe County Records Inquiry jail-record search provides a booking-number search option. A booking number is especially useful because it identifies a particular jail intake rather than relying only on a person’s name.

What information appears in a Guadalupe County jail booking record?

The public jail record can show identifying information, booking number, booking date, release date when applicable, arresting agency, facility information, charges, complaint information, offense date and bond details. Some records may also display a booking photograph. Availability varies by record.

Does a Guadalupe County booking record mean the person was convicted?

No. A booking record documents an arrest or detention event and the allegations recorded during that process. It does not establish guilt. Search the Guadalupe County judicial-record system and the correct County Clerk or District Clerk record to determine what charge was filed and how the case was ultimately resolved.

How do I confirm whether someone is still in the Guadalupe County Jail?

Review the release-date and custody information in the current jail record. If the result is unclear or may have changed, call Guadalupe County Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239. The Adult Detention Center is located at 2615 North Guadalupe Street in Seguin.

How do I check bond after a Guadalupe County booking?

Review every charge and bond entry in the jail record, then call the Adult Detention Center at 830-303-6342 for current bond information. Guadalupe County recognizes cash, surety and personal bonds. The county is a Bail Bond Board county, so a commercial bail bond company must be licensed to post bonds there.

When can I visit someone booked into the Guadalupe County Jail?

The current county schedule assigns visits by the first letter of the inmate’s last name. A-L visits are Friday and Sunday, while M-Z visits are Saturday and Monday. Male visiting hours are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. Female visiting hours are 8 to 10 p.m. Each inmate may receive two 30-minute visits per week.

Where do I send mail or money after a Guadalupe County jail booking?

Verify the person’s booked name and SO number first. Non-privileged personal mail is routed through the county’s mail vendor at P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, Maryland 21131 and is digitally delivered. Privileged legal mail goes to 2615 North Guadalupe Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. The Sheriff’s detention page links TouchPay for inmate funds.

Where do I find the court case after a Guadalupe County jail booking?

Use the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry judicial-record search. County-level misdemeanor court records are handled through the Guadalupe County Clerk, while district criminal records are handled through the Guadalupe County District Clerk. Save the booking number, charge, arresting agency and case or complaint number from the jail record before searching.

Official resources

Primary sources to recheck before taking action

Jail and Sheriff
Criminal court records
Texas follow-up
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Adult Detention Center, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Attorney, Texas DPS or TDCJ.

Booking, custody, bond, visitation, provider, mail, phone and court information can change. Verify the person with more than one identifier and recheck the current official source before travelling, paying money, mailing property or making a legal or employment decision.

An arrest or booking is not proof of guilt. The court record—not the jail intake page—should be used to determine how a criminal charge was ultimately resolved.

Last official-source review: August 24, 2026. No unverified booking publication time, parking fee, bond-company recommendation or VideoObject metadata has been intentionally added.

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